2018 Summer Reading Events

The 2018 Summer Reading Program is now over. Check back next year for more fun, free and educational activities!

Special thanks to the Sunnyside Friends of the Library and the Granger Friends of the Library for their generous support.

Eric Haines: Comedian, Juggler & One-Man Band

Eric Haines is a multi-talented and award-winning comedian, one man band, singer, guitarist, banjo player, marionette puppeteer, unicyclist, juggler, and stilt walker. Bring the whole family and be prepared to be entertained and amazed!

West Valley Community Library Friday, June 22nd @ 11:00am & 4:00pm

Southeast Community Library Friday, July 13th @ 11:00am

Moxee Community Library Friday, July 13 @ 4:00pm

Symphony Saturdays

Yakima Central Library Sat., June 23rd @ 2pm

Enjoy a violin performance by Lawrence Golan, Yakima Symphony Orchestra Music Director, who will be joined by his 7 year old daughter. After the performance, the audience will be invited to try out violins.

Yakima Central Library Sat., July 14th @ 2pm

Join us for a performance highlighting the viola and other orchestra instruments, featuring Yakima Symphony Orchestra violist Barb Riley and student musicians from the Yakima Youth Symphony. After the performance, audience members will get a hands-on introduction to the instruments!

Hands & Hearts Drumming Workshop

Kids are invited to find their own beat during this fun-filled drumming workshop! Learn all about the West African djembe drum, follow along with different interactive drumming and rhythm activities, then enjoy drum circle time.

Space is limited. **Pre-registration is required.**

Wapato Community Library Wed., June 27th @ 11:30am

Mabton Community Library Wed., June 27th @ 4:00pm

Libraries Rock! Music by Main Strings

Rock out at the library during this family-friendly, live musical performance by Main Strings (Diana Roeber & Jeff Main).

Naches Community Library Sat., July 14th, 12pm-2pm

Japanese TAIKO Drummers

Experience the amazing sound and rhythm of Japan’s ancient Taiko drum at this high-energy, fast-paced show featuring performers from Seattle’s School of TAIKO. Plus, a few lucky audience members will get to try out the drums!

Yakima Central Library Mon., July 16th @ 11:00am

Sunnyside Community Library Mon., July 16th @ 4:00pm

Alex Zerbe: Magician & Comedian

Alex Zerbe, a certified and professional “zaniac,” bounces from one end of the stage to the other like an untamed rubber band. Jaws will drop and drool will fly as Alex juggles bowling balls, flaming torches and slices vegetables in half with a flying playing card! Get ready for laughs, wow’s, family fun and a show you’ll remember for years to come!

Sunnyside Community Library Fri., July 27th @ 12pm

West Valley Community Library Fri., July 27th @ 4pm

West Valley Community Library Sat., July 28th @ 11am

Yakima Central Library Sat., July 28th @ 3pm

Brian Waite Band

Journey to the musical land of Rockmania, where you’ll laugh, dance and rock out with the Brian Waite Band and their puppet pals!

Guided Family Hike

Join us for a fun, kid-friendly hike through Yakima’s beautiful Cowiche Canyon and learn about the diverse geology, plants and animals that call our Valley home.

Wear sturdy shoes and outdoor clothes. Walk will be about 2 miles long, will last approximately 1.5 hours (along mostly flat terrain), and will be lead by a trained trail guide from the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy.

Cowiche Canyon Weikel Trailhead Saturday, August 4th @ 9:00am

Meet in the parking lot at the Weikel Trailhead.

Directions (from 40th Ave and Summitview):
Head west on Summitview Ave
In 7.1 miles, turn right on to N. Weikel Rd
In 0.5 miles, turn right on to gravel road to parking lot

Vikki Gasko Green: Ventriloquist & Magician

Family favorite, Vikki Gasko Green, is back with her hilarious puppets and magic show! Join us for an afternoon of laughs, stories, audience participation and fun.

Terrace Heights Community Library Wed., August 8th @12:30pm

Buena Community Library Wed., August 8th @ 4:30pm

Granger Community Library Thurs., August 9th @ 12pm

Toppenish Community Library Thurs., August 9th @ 4pm

LibraryLab: Make Music with Makey Makeys

Kids 9+ years old are invited to tinker with Makey Makey kits, where they’ll turn everyday items like clay, fruit and coins into a controller that lets them play instruments on a computer screen. They’ll discover their inner musician while learning why and how objects conduct electricity.